
Sports betting hits record revenue
Football fans are getting ready to root for one of the two teams in the big game. Governor DeWine revealed in state budget planning that he wants to increase taxes on sports betting. Senior Editor Ryan Butler joins us now to share what he's reporting on.

Trump: The U.S. will "take over" Gaza Strip
President Trump made headlines, suggesting that the U.S. would take over Gaza, cleaning up the area and redeveloping it. Here to talk about this alleged plan is president of the Arab-American Community Center of Youngstown Suhad Hadi.

On Demand Counseling - Immediate help now available
For many people struggling with mental health or addiction, waiting weeks for an appointment can feel unbearable. Now, a local counseling center is eliminating that wait. Malia Brown shows how this initiative is changing lives.

ODOT conducting tree removal on busy highways
Youngstown is one of the eight regions in Ohio that will see some changes, which will help improve drainage and keep roads safe and clear for drivers. Corey McCrae spoke live on scene to lay out some of the changes.

Bristol, Mecca Fire Departments plan to merge
A new merger is underway between two fire departments in Trumbull County. Bristol and Mecca stations each serve townships of around 25 square miles each. Meredith Lea brings insight on what's behind the merger and what changes it's expected to make.

Cleanup underway after oil spill in Mosquito Creek
Emergency crews worked to remove more than two dozen gallons of mineral oil that was released into Mosquito Creek in Niles. Leslie Huff has more on why the Niles fire chief says there's no immediate risk to the public.

Rep. McNally calls on Congress about Trump overreach
Democratic State Representative Lauren McNally has been fielding phone calls from local voters about the Trump Administration's actions to make changes to the federal government. Rep. McNally spoke to Lindsay McCoy about what the next steps are.

Mahoning Valley school leaders raise concerns over proposed budget cuts
Millions of dollars that Mahoning Valley schools get from the state would be cut under Governor Mike DeWine's new budget proposal. Leslie Huff has more on the reaction from some Valley district leaders on how this would affect them.

"Make Ohio Healthy Again" bill proposes tax-deductible gym memberships, personal training
If you have a monthly gym membership, a newly-introduced bill could help you toward your fitness and financial goals. Meredith Lea has more on this initiative to "Make Ohio Healthy Again" and how far it could impact your taxes.

Thousands of dollars lost in Struthers Bitcoin scam
Struthers city leaders are warning people about a scam that more than a handful have fallen victim to, and it's one the police department says has been going on for the last year in a half. Corey McCrae reports.

C's Waffles adds egg surcharge due to rising costs
C’s Waffles is the latest local restaurant to adjust its prices in response to soaring egg costs. The restaurant has implemented a 50-cent surcharge on dishes that include eggs. Malia Brown explains why they had no choice but to make the change.